Pennsylvania Gaming Revenue Totals $555 Million in September with 4.1 Percent Growth
Pennsylvania gaming revenue reached $555 million in September, up 4.1% year-over-year, with tax revenue at $242.6 million. iGaming rose 6.8% to $249.3 million while slots gained 2.4% to $196.1 million. Several casinos posted gains exceeding 25%, though performance varied by property and vertical.
SCCG Take — iGaming delivered the strongest growth and now accounts for nearly half of revenue. Operators must calibrate sports betting hold efficiency to convert high handles into sustainable margins.
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported $555 million in total gaming revenue for September. This figure reflects a 4.1% year-over-year increase. Tax revenue from gaming amounted to $242.6 million.
Growth appeared across multiple properties and verticals. Hollywood Casino at the Meadows posted $27.5 million, up 54.8%. Presque Isle Downs and Casino reached $14.2 million, up 39.6%. Hollywood Casino York recorded $10.6 million, up 25.7%.
Hollywood Casino at Penn National led all casinos with $113.6 million, an 11.8% rise. Valley Forge Casino Resort followed at $96.6 million, up 3.8%. Rivers Casino Philadelphia generated $55.6 million, up 4.7%.
Slot Machine Performance
Slot revenue statewide totaled $196.1 million, up 2.4%. Parx Casino led with $30.6 million, up 5.7%. Wind Creek Bethlehem produced $22.1 million, up 3.1%. Rivers Casino Pittsburgh posted $20.1 million, down 3.1%.
iGaming and Sports Betting Results
iGaming revenue reached $249.3 million, up 6.8%. Hollywood Casino at Penn National led this category with $99 million, up 13%. Valley Forge Casino Resort posted $69.8 million, up 5.1%. Rivers Casino Philadelphia recorded $38.4 million, up 8.5%.
Sports betting revenue included $15.7 million at Valley Forge Casino Resort from a $284.2 million handle. Hollywood Casino at the Meadows generated $12.6 million from a $252.8 million handle. Hollywood Casino York produced $3.1 million from a $59.3 million handle. As reported by CDC Gaming, the results show varied but positive momentum across channels.
Reporting: CDC Gaming
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